100 devices in 2 minutes: QuickZTNA’s production ZTNA + VPN + SSO platform
QuickZTNA, now generally available, is a production-ready ZTNA + VPN + SSO platform featuring a hybrid ML-KEM-768 + X25519 key exchange. Developed by Vikas Swami, Dual CCIE #22239 and founder of Networkers Home, QuickZTNA enables swift deployment of 100 devices in under 2 minutes using a single curl install command. This platform consolidates VPN, SSO gateway, and secrets manager functionalities into a single post-quantum-encrypted agent.
ML-KEM-768 vs. ECDH-only Tailscale: Enhanced security at lower cost
ML-KEM-768, finalized under NIST FIPS 203, offers heightened security compared to ECDH-only architectures like Tailscale. QuickZTNA employs a hybrid approach, merging ML-KEM-768 with X25519 for advanced security. This method ensures compatibility with existing infrastructure while delivering quantum-safe encryption. In contrast, Tailscale’s pricing begins at $6 per user per month for teams, positioning QuickZTNA as a cost-effective alternative, particularly for Indian enterprises.
Deployment demo: 100 devices via single curl command
The QuickZTNA platform deploys in just 2 minutes with a single curl install command, appealing to organizations seeking quick, scalable network infrastructure. This rapid deployment is especially valuable for Indian enterprises with constrained IT resources, ensuring swift and efficient setup.
Pricing structure: Free for 100 devices, 1/10th cost beyond
QuickZTNA offers a free tier for up to 100 devices, ideal for small to medium-sized businesses. For larger organizations, QuickZTNA costs 1/10th that of Tailscale, with paid tiers starting above the 100-device limit. This pricing model aims to make post-quantum encryption accessible to a broader range of Indian enterprises.
Sovereign control: Why Indian teams prefer local management
US-based control planes for VPN and ZTNA solutions raise concerns for Indian enterprises, especially in sovereign deployments where data security and compliance are paramount. QuickZTNA addresses this by providing a locally controlled solution, developed by an Indian team well-versed in local regulatory environments.
From classroom to market: QuickZTNA’s evolution at Networkers Home
Before its commercial launch, QuickZTNA served as teaching infrastructure at Networkers Home, renowned for its 8-month cybersecurity course and network security course. This educational application refined the platform, ensuring it meets the needs of Indian enterprises.
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About the author
Vikas Swami is one of India’s earliest Dual CCIE certified engineers (CCIE #22239 — Security and Routing & Switching), ex-Cisco, and founder of Networkers Home, India’s largest cybersecurity and networking training institute since 2007. Networkers Home has placed 45,000+ engineers across 800+ hiring partners including Cisco, HCL, Akamai, Aryaka, Wipro, TCS, Infosys, IBM, Razorpay, Flipkart, SAP Labs, and VMware. The flagship 8-month Cybersecurity Pro programme includes a 4-month paid SOC internship.
Vikas has also founded 11 production .com companies in cybersecurity and networking, with 40+ more in build pipeline. Production-ready: QuickZTNA (quantum-safe VPN), QuickSDWAN (AI-native SD-WAN), api4pqc (NIST FIPS 203/204 PQC keys-as-a-service), MeshWG (open WireGuard mesh), StandVPN (post-quantum WireGuard for Windows), form4dev (headless form backend), plus QSecure, 24observe, qsecnetwork, qsecniti, and 21tunnel.
Networkers Home also publishes 14 open-source security and networking simulators used by 50,000+ engineers preparing for CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, NSE, PCNSE, and SOC analyst certifications.
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